How do I stop my iPhone 16 from automatically turning on VPN?

VPN is turned on in settings. I toggle it off and it immediately turns back on. I can’t connect to Spectrum TV because vpn Is turned on (iPhone 16)



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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 5, 2025 1:11 PM

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Posted on Apr 5, 2025 1:36 PM

KiltedTim wrote:

Remove the VPN profile from your phone.

Why do you have a VPN profile to begin with?

From the symptom I suggest that some entity-parent, school or business, wants all iPhone usage to go through their network so they can monitor it.

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Apr 5, 2025 1:23 PM in response to NickMax_3x

Contact your VPN support folks and ask them how to completely remove the VPN.


You will be able to connect your TV to Spectrum at this point.


If you must have a VPN.......(the only valid reason to even use a VPN would be that your company or school requires a VPN to connect to their network)......you can try to reinstall the VPN at this time.


You may....or may not....be able to connect your TV at this point.


You should be aware...... despite what you might have heard, or the fancy VPN advertising might claim.....a VPN provides less......not more....security for your network.


So, unless you are required to use a VPN by your company or school, your best and safest move would be to avoid using a VPN.



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